[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Ex-fund manager Nick Sleep is probably the best stock market investor you’ve never heard of. Between 2001 and 2013, his fund generated returns of 21% a year (18.4% after fees) – roughly three times the market return. So what did the British investor do differently to other fund managers and investors? And are there any Sleep-type stocks on the London Stock Exchange today? A simple strategy Sleep’s investment strategy was very different to that of your average fund manager. But it wasn’t that complicated. At its core, it revolved around investing in companies (globally) that…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Leaving money in a high-interest savings account can be a good option for investors, given the capital protection. However, dividend stocks can offer significantly higher yields to compensate for the higher level of risk. The skill is found in deciding which shares are worth the risk. Here are two that I believe are worth considering. Renewable energy spark The first is the Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF). Over the past year, the stock has fallen by 9%, with a current dividend yield of 9.12%. The UK-based investment company focuses on generating long-term income for investors…
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The landlocked East African nation of Rwanda has become the latest country to finalise a carbon trading agreement with Singapore – the sixth such pact that the Republic has inked since end-2023. The implementation agreement was signed on May 6 by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu and Rwanda’s Minister of Environment, Dr Valentine Uwamariya, during the latter’s visit to Singapore. Ms Fu – who is also Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations – noted that the carbon-trading pact adds to Singapore and Rwanda’s “strengthened cooperation in forward-looking areas such as digital economy and fintech”. Dr Uwamariya…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images American billionaire Bill Ackman isn’t afraid to make big bets on individual businesses. Currently, his FTSE 100 fund Pershing Square Holdings is invested in less than 15 stocks. Recently, I was exploring Ackman’s stock portfolio to see where he’s invested right now. Here’s a look at two companies he’s invested in that are worth highlighting. Huge long-term potential Ackman has invested in some world-class companies. But one that stands out to me is Uber (NYSE: UBER). I’m sure you’re familiar with this company. If you’re not, it operates the world’s top rideshare and food delivery…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images RELX (LSE: REL) has long been a growth share I’ve admired from a distance. I’ve kept close tabs on the FTSE 100 information and events specialist business for years, but never hit the Buy button. I tend to buy shares that are out of favour, hoping to pick up quality at a discount and benefit from both a higher yield and long-term recovery. It’s a sound approach, but sticking with it isn’t always easy when a momentum play like RELX just keeps soaring. It keeps climbing Over the past 12 months the RELX share price…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images My eyes lit up when I found an income stock that’s just sparking into life after a difficult run. FTSE 100 housebuilder Persimmon (LSE: PSN) is up 21% in just a month. That kind of bounce might put some investors off, fearing the recovery is already priced in. But despite the rally, the shares are still up just a little over 3% over the past 12 months. That follows an incredibly volatile decade for the sector in general, and Persimmon in particular. Today’s price of 1,350p leaves the stock at a 10-year low. In fact,…
[ad_1] AFFO per Share: $1.06, representing a year-over-year growth of 2.9%. Total Operational Returns: 8.9% for the quarter. Investment Volume: $1.4 billion at a 7.5% weighted average initial cash yield. US Investments: $479 million at an 8.3% weighted average initial cash yield. European Investments: $893 million at a 7% average initial cash yield. Portfolio Occupancy: 98.5%, approximately 20 basis points below the prior quarter. Rent Recapture Rate: 103.9% across 194 leases. Properties Sold: 55 properties for total net proceeds of $93 million. Net Debt to Annualized Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA: 5.4x. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio: 4.7x. Variable Rate Debt Exposure:…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Dividends paid by shares are the best way I have found to generate passive income. This is money made with little ongoing effort and can make life a lot more fun in the short term. It can do the same over the long term too and might also enable investors to retire early if they wish. I have been steadily building up my passive income portfolio for many years. And experience has shown me that three qualities in particular make for a great income share. The first is earnings growth potential. Consistent increases here are…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Since the end of April 2024, the Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) share price has risen over 35%. Given that its 2024 earnings per share of 6.3p was 1.3p lower than in 2023, this strong performance is a little surprising to me. Although, I’m sure the 15% increase in the dividend has played a part. A simple business model Like all banks, Lloyds attracts customer deposits by paying interest on their savings. This money is then lent to others. Due to the risk involved, a higher rate is charged on borrowings. The difference between the interest…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The JD Sports Fashion‘s (LSE:JD.) share price has fallen 30% over the past year. A couple of profit downgrades have dented confidence in the business. And fears of a global economic slowdown haven’t helped. However, on 9 April, the company issued an update confirming that trading was in line with revised expectations. The share price closed the day 9.5% higher. Since then, the stock’s rallied a further 14.5%. Nothing to see here The rebound suggests investors are unconcerned that if President Trump’s threatened tariffs are enacted, athleisure prices are likely to increase for US consumers.…